How to Pronounce "humpback"
word
ˈhəmpˌbæk
HUHMP-bak
hˈʌmpbæk
HUMP-bak
Definition
A 'humpback' is a person or animal with a rounded bump on their back, or a large whale known for its arched back and long fins.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəmpˌbæk
British English
hˈʌmpbæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUHMP-bak
UK
HUMP-bak
Listen in Context
The humpback whale can jump out of the water.
He was called a humpback because of his curved back.
A humpback has a large, rounded back.
We spotted a humpback while whale watching last summer.